I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

I sampled first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela. From the seats to the food and lounge access, here's how the ...
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California's 5 Best Stops Along Amtrak's Scenic Pacific Surfliner Train Route

The Surfliner is a trip worth taking — beyond the stunning ocean views and stress-free travel, it passes through many ...

I spent 77 hours traveling from California to DC by train. It was worth it, but there are things everyone should know before any long ride.

My four-day Amtrak ride from California to Washington, DC, taught me some great tips for long train rides, and I packed some ...

Minnesota’s Northstar rail line, which never met its potential or expectations, winds down service

There is one notable bright spot for Minnesota rail enthusiasts — Amtrak’s successful Borealis line between St. Paul and ...
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Trains’ top stories of 2025, No. 4: Mardi Gras Service debuts

Blaring locomotive horns announce the presence of four new passenger trains every day at most of the 170 grade crossings on ...
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First impressions of the new NextGen Acela first class

Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela trains in August 2025, and I finally had the chance to try these new trains on a ...

Inside the 36-hour sleeper train that takes passengers through a scenic route from Los Angeles to Seattle

If 2026 is the year that you book an epic train journey, then a classic route across America's West Coast could be just the ...

New fare gates for Commuter Rail, Amtrak riders activated at Boston's South Station

The gates are part of the MBTA's effort to crack down on fare evasion and improve efficiency at South Station in Boston.
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That moment you realize the Coast Starlight’s views are worth every minute of the 13-hour ride

Join us on a 13-hour ride aboard Amtrak’s Coast Starlight, heading from Emeryville to Los Angeles in coach class. In this video, we explore the scenic views along the Pacific coastline, the comfort of ...
POWDER Magazine

Getting To Whitefish, Montana, Is Easier Than You Think

Reaching Whitefish via plane is easier than ever. This is thanks to Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana, ...

Riding the train in 2026 | Caboose Cobwebs

Here we are in 2026, and the start of the year. What is appropriate? I remember when the big newspapers spent many pages on the year’s old news. Well, this column is old news every month, so for fun, ...
The Santa Barbara Independent

My Train Hit Someone. The Café Car Announced Happy Hour

Somewhere between sleep and wake as The Eagles’ “Hotel California” played on loop in my earbuds, I woke up to a dissonant Amtrak intercom chime and these words from our train conductor. Even in my ...